Composites

At the joint stand of the Aachen Centre for Integrative Lightweight Construction (AZL) in Hall 5A, booth D17, the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA) will demonstrate its expertise in the field of glass fibres, preforms and textile concrete.

Composites

Porcher Industries, a leader in technical textiles and thermoplastic composite solutions with a global platform delivering unique chemistries and innovations, has announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Senecot as the new Global Head of R&D. Jean Marc Senecot will confirm the group’s ambitious plans for new technologies during JEC World 2019.

Sustainability

The 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge serves as a cornerstone for change in the apparel and textile industry by encouraging brands and retailers to commit to source 100% of their cotton from the most sustainable sources by the year 2025. The Challenge was formed in 2017 when His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales convened a group of CEOs through the work of his International Sustainability Unit that existed to address critical challenges facing the world.

Sustainability

At this year’s Lineapelle (February 20-22, Milan), Sympatex (hall 22P, booths M11-M19 / N12-N20) will premier a new line of functional materials for footwear in which PU foams commonly used in the lining of the laminate are completely replaced by a fleece-like compound made from recycled clothing fibers.

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) led four leading Hong Kong design labels to unveil their 2019 Autumn/Winter collections at London Fashion Week, showcasing Hong Kong's fashion creativity to industry elites and style influencers from around the world. The HKTDC featured the four labels at its "Fashion Hong Kong" Fashion Presentation and Cocktail Reception on 15 Feb at The College, Old Central Saint Martins in London. The event attracted more than 850 buyers, media representatives and fashionistas.

Sustainability

A new initiative at NatureWorks will ensure that by 2020 100 percent of the agricultural feedstock for Ingeo™ biopolymers and Vercet™ performance chemicals will be certified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification System (ISCC) to the ISCC PLUS standard of best practices in agricultural production.

Sustainability

W. L. Gore & Associates´ (Gore) Fabrics Division published its Responsibility Update 2018. The update details how Gore Fabrics is using scientific research to drive environmentally improved material innovations that deliver uncompromised performance with a reduced environmental footprint of Gore Fabrics’ products. The Responsibility Update 2018 is available at www.gore-tex.com/responsibility.

Yarn & Fiber

In the winter semester 2018/2019, students of the Master program “Environmental and Process Engineering” of Augsburg University of Applied Sciences developed solution concepts for a specific task of SGL Carbon’s Meitingen site. The aim of the simulation game, in which a practical situation is simulated as realistically as possible, was to optimize the high-temperature processes in the graphitization furnaces in the "Fiber Materials" business area.

Composites

Kordsa expands its reinforcement areas with its strategic investments and game-changer technologies. In 2018, the reinforcement leader bolstered its position among the key suppliers of the growing aerospace industry with the acquisition of Fabric Development, Textile Products and Advanced Honeycomb Technologies. Following these growth moves, Kordsa has signed a definitive agreement to acquire approximately 96% share of Axiom Materials, total enterprise value of USD 181 million, which provides advanced composite for aerospace and industrial applications.

Knitting & Hosiery

KARL MAYER is demonstrating that it is even closer to its markets and is increasingly participating in trade fairs that focus on applications and end-uses. Consequently, this textile machinery manufacturer was exhibiting for the first time at the ISPO sports trade fair, held from 3 to 6 February 2019 in Munich. With its modern, welcoming design and wide range of products to attract visitors, KARL MAYER’s stand quickly became a real magnet for the public.

Spinning

The contamination of cotton with synthetic fibers is still a common concern for spinning mills. Especially white or transparent polypropylene fibers from bale packaging can affect the quality of the spun yarn. If the polypropylene contaminations are not removed properly during production, the spun yarn can cause costly complaints. Contamination clearing improves the yarn quality considerably.

Weaving

Itema, the leading Italian manufacturer of best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, is exhibiting at IGATEX Pakistan (Hall 5 – A5/17) from February 26th – 28th at Karachi Expo Centre in a joint booth with its sole agent in the country, Noon International.

Weaving

In many areas of primary textiles, USTER is a watchword for quality. From fiber to yarn, producers worldwide trust the USTER brand to help them deliver the quality their customers demand and optimize their operations. Now, USTER has expanded its technology to cover fabric production, with world-class systems for automated fabric inspection which guarantee consistent and measurable quality.

Textile chemistry

Ahead of this year’s SIMAC show in Milan, Italy, Huntsman’s footwear team has announced the launch of three new water-blown polyurethane technologies that it will be promoting at the 2019 footwear fair. The business also revealed details of two brand new AVALON® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grades.

Knitting & Hosiery

Leading Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will exhibit at the upcoming Garment Technology Expo (GTE 2019) to be held in New Delhi, India later this month.

Textile chemistry

Fashion label Seven Crash unveiled its innovative ‘Quantus’ collection of unlimited possibilities with its futuristic urban streetwear outfits at the Autumn/Winter New York Fashion Week 2019. The collection, designed in collaboration with chemical company BASF and downstream fabric maker - San Fang, pushes the boundaries in fabric innovation to enable fashion-forward designs and functionality.

Composites

Hexcel is pleased to announce that its carbon prepreg patch technology has been selected as a finalist for the JEC Innovation Awards 2019 in the Automotive category. Hexcel’s composite solution improves the performance of aluminum subframes by reducing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and converting solutions at IDEA 2019 to be held in Miami, FL, USA, from March 26 to 28 (booth 1412). ANDRITZ gives its customers support in every aspect of nonwovens processes and services with its most advanced expertise and complete technology solutions.